May 24 Anger or fear: which is worse? By Paul Solman How does anger affect the way we think? And does it skew our judgment of risk?… Continue reading
May 24 The Supreme Court ruling on patents could help curb 'patent trolls.' Here's how. By Sam Lane The Supreme Court ruling could deal a major blow to "patent trolls" and, in turn, help small businesses. Continue reading
May 24 What options do seniors have for in-home care? By Philip Moeller As the number of Americans in their 80s and 90s continues to soar, the shortage of in-home care solutions will only become worse. Continue reading
May 19 If I'm healthy, do I really need a Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan? By Philip Moeller While you are healthy now, Medicare is about insuring a “future” you who is not going to be nearly so healthy. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 7:11 How this man found his calling as an early elementary teacher By PBS News Hour Men are a rarity in early education, a fact of which second grade teacher Harold Johnson has taken full advantage: In a job traditionally held by women, Johnson’s gender has been an asset. Economics correspondent Paul Soloman talks to him… Continue watching
May 18 Why aren't 'manly' men taking 'girly' jobs? By Paul Solman Economics correspondent Paul Solman sat down with economist Betsey Stevenson to discuss the growth in female-dominated sectors and how stigma might be holding men back from taking jobs seen as "women's work."… Continue reading
May 17 Column: Getting Social Security shouldn't disqualify you from using a health savings account By Philip Moeller While many seniors understand the logic that HSAs and Medicare are incompatible, they simply do not understand why drawing Social Security benefits also triggers the ban on continuing to make pre-tax HSA contributions. Continue reading
May 17 Were you laid off from your retail job? The PBS NewsHour wants to hear from you By Diane Lincoln Estes We want to hear from retail workers who have been affected by a "retail apocalypse."… Continue reading
May 16 5 misconceptions that might hurt your credit score By Kristen Doerer If these misconceptions are not righted, they can hurt your score and, in turn, the credit available to you. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 8:59 These industries are growing. Why are men staying away? By PBS News Hour Millions of jobs in industry, held mostly by men, have disappeared in the last two decades. But at the same time, the economy has gained 9 million jobs in education and health services, which are more frequently associated with women. Continue watching